Being a mom-to-be is not an obstacle to continuing developing your career. However, it’s a fact that when you’re pregnant you might not have the same energy levels and availability as always.
Here’s why stay at home jobs for pregnant moms are ideal. You can choose a job that allows you to continue growing professionally, while still having a better work-life balance, lower stress, no fixed schedules or at least the flexibility to go to any doc appointments you have.
Keep in mind that not all remote companies offer the same benefits, so always research into their PTO, child care assistance, and family-friendly policies to ensure you’ll work in an environment that supports this new stage of your life.
So, which jobs can be a great fit for you? Let’s explore 17 remote jobs that you can choose to do whether full-time, as a freelancer, or part time.
1. Online Tutor
Is there anything you’re an expert at? It could be anything from math and languages to cooking and music. You can convert your expertise or interest into paid online classes. Being pregnant, you have a lot of time to rest and focus on yourself. Find your passion and let it become your career!
Main Responsibilities:
- Preparing lesson plans.
- Teaching lessons via video calls.
- Assigning and grading assignments.
- Monitoring student progress.
Where to find online tutoring jobs: Tutor.com, VIPKid, Chegg Tutors.
💰 Average earnings: Between $20 to $50 per hour.
2. Virtual Assistant
A virtual assistant’s work is more or less the same as that of an administrative assistant’s. The difference is that being a virtual assistant, you can work from the comfort of your home and provide administrative assistance to a business owner or CEO.
Main Responsibilities:
- Managing schedules.
- Answering emails and handling correspondence.
- Booking appointments.
- Data entry and file organization.
You can start with a remote job as a virtual assistant and build your connections via networking on professional sites like LinkedIn. This will help you build a virtual assistant business in the future.
Where to find VA jobs: Belay, Vicky Virtual, Upwork.
💰Average earnings: Between $15 and $30 per hour.
3. Bookkeeper
Searching for a low-key job? Accounting is one of the best pregnancy-friendly jobs. As a bookkeeper for a company, you will be responsible for tracking, monitoring, and recording financial data.
Main Responsibilities:
- Record all financial transactions.
- Prepare financial reports.
- Handle the payroll process.
- Reconcile bank statements.
Where to find remote bookkeeping jobs: ThinkRemote, FlexJobs, AccountingDeparment.com, Bookminders
💰Average earnings: Around $45,000 to $60,000 per year
4. Social Media Specialist
As a social media specialist you’ll be in charge of helping an organization grow its digital presence across social media platforms by creating engaging content. This role is particularly suitable as a stay-at-home job for pregnant moms due to its flexibility in hours and the ability to work entirely remotely, allowing for a comfortable work environment at home.
Main Responsibilities:
- Creating and scheduling posts.
- Engaging with followers.
- Running social media campaigns.
- Analyzing engagement data.
Where to find social media specialist jobs: LinkedIn, Indeed, Remote.co.
💰 Average earnings: Between $50,000 to $70,000 per year
5. Content Writer
You could write blog posts and articles, social media content, product descriptions, brochures, sales emails, website content and a lot more.
One of the best jobs for pregnant women, writing comes with many great options in terms of flexibility: freelance writing, part-time remote job and full-time remote job. No matter which of these you choose, you’ll have enough time to take care of your maternity needs.
Main Responsibilities:
- Researching and generating ideas for content.
- Writing, editing, and submitting copy.
- Tailoring the content to different audiences.
- Meeting deadlines.
Pro tip: Choose a niche to specialize in. While you can be a writer who writes everything, there’s always more money in specializing in one particular field. For example, you can narrow down your expertise to being a “pro sales email writer” or “expert product catalog writer”. Find what you love writing about and the format you love writing in and you’ll know what to move forward with.
Where to find content writing jobs: Upwork, Freelancer, ProBlogger Job Board.
💰Average earnings: Between $40,000 and $70,000 per year
Don’t know where to start? Check out this article on how to get clients as a freelancer.
6. Graphic Designer
Are you a pregnant mom with an eye for good aesthetics and the skill to create great designs too? If you answered yes, you must explore the world of graphic designing. As a graphic designer, you’ll create visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform or engage consumers.
Main Responsibilities:
- Designing graphics and layouts.
- Collaborating with clients on design needs.
- Editing and refining designs.
- Staying up-to-date with software and design trends.
Where to find graphic design jobs: Dribbble, Behance, Freelancer.
💰 Average earnings: From $45,000 to $70,000 per year
7. Proofreading
You can be a competent proofreader if you enjoy reading and correcting other people’s grammar and writing. You can start a profitable proofreading career from home without a degree. This makes it a great option among other work from home jobs for pregnant women.
Main Responsibilities:
- Correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
- Enhancing clarity and readability.
- Ensuring consistency in style and tone.
- Collaborating with writers.
Where to find proofreading jobs: Indeed, Upwork, Freelancer.
💰Average earnings: From $20 to $50 per hour
8. Transcriptionist
As a general transcriptionist, you’ll transcribe audio and video files for a variety of businesses or as a legal transcriptionist. However, the latter will also require knowledge of legal terminology and documentation.
Main Responsibilities:
- Listening to audio recordings and accurately typing them into text.
- Reviewing and editing transcribed documents for accuracy.
- Managing and organizing multiple files.
- Meeting deadlines and maintaining confidentiality.
Where to find jobs as transcriptions: Rev.com, TranscribeMe, Scribie, Upwork.
💰 Average earnings: around $15 to $25 per hour
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9. Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing is an excellent way to make money while you’re pregnant because of its passive nature. Simply put, it’s referral marketing: when people click on a link on your blog to buy something you’ve recommended, you’ll receive a small commission from the selling price.
Many affiliate networks, such as Amazon, do not require you to maintain a blog to participate. You can even use your social media channels to promote the discount or coupon codes!
Main Responsibilities:
- Creating and sharing affiliate content.
- Tracking sales and revenue.
- Analyzing and optimizing marketing strategies.
- Building and maintaining an online presence.
Where to find affiliate marketing jobs: Amazon Associates, Commission Junction, ShareASale.
💰Average earnings: Ranges from $58,000 to $158,000 per year.
10. Start An Online Business
“What? I’m pregnant and I’m looking for something that can help me rest while I work. Are you out of your mind?” is probably what you’ll think when you read this one but mom-to-be and mompreneurs around the world have given a whole new meaning to entrepreneurship.
Can you become an online business entrepreneur woman while you’re pregnants? The answer is yes!
Main responsibilities:
- Developing a business plan and conducting market research.
- Creating or sourcing products and managing inventory.
- Building and maintaining a user-friendly website.
- Implementing marketing and advertising strategies.
- Providing customer service and handling inquiries.
Pro tip: Any kind of business requires focus and consistency. If you’re sure you can dedicate that much time to your business to make it work and also make time for your little one then go for it!
You can use Shopify for ecommerce, WordPress for content-based sites, social media platforms for marketing.
💰Average earnings: Around $70,000 per year
11. Voice Over Artist
Have people told you you have a great voice for commercials or storytelling? If so, you should consider making profit out of this skill. As a voice over artist you can provide your own voice for media projects, including commercials, animated films, audiobooks, and educational videos.
The great aspect about this type of job is its flexibility. You can work comfortably from home, with minimal equipment.
Main Responsibilities:
- Reading and interpreting scripts.
- Recording voice in a professional tone and quality.
- Editing and perfecting audio recordings.
- Working with directors and producers.
Where to find jobs as a voice over artist: Voices.com, Backstage, Upwork.
💰Average earnings: $40,000 per year.
12. Virtual Health Coach
If you’re a health and wellness expert, you can offer guidance and support to clients through a virtual setup. By using digital platforms like video calls, you can help your clients set and achieve goals related to nutrition, exercise, and health habits.
This role is ideal for pregnant moms as a stay-at-home job because it allows them to maintain a balance between personal health and professional activity, and use their expertise in wellness to assist others, all without the physical demands of a traditional workplace.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assessing client health and lifestyle.
- Developing personalized health plans.
- Motivating and supporting clients.
- Monitoring progress and adjusting plans.
Where to find virtual health coach jobs: Noom, Wellness Coach, Health Coach Institute.
💰Average earnings: $45,000 per year.
13. E-commerce Store Owner
As an ecommerce store owner you’ll manage an online shop, handling everything from product sourcing and website setup to customer service and marketing. With platforms like Etsy, it is easy to set up your virtual store, being able to sell DIY products directly to consumers.
The best aspect of this job, particularly if you’re pregnant, is that you can run it entirely from home, setting your own work hours and controlling the workload.
Main Responsibilities:
- Managing inventory.
- Processing orders and handling shipping.
- Marketing products online.
- Customer service.
Platforms to set up your ecommerce store: Shopify, Etsy, eBay.
💰 Average earnings: Varies widely; profit-based.
14. Translator
If you speak more than one language at an advanced level, you can look for jobs as a translator. Your main role will be to convert written text from one language to another, ensuring that the translated version accurately reflects the meaning and tone of the original text.
This is a flexible and deadline-driven job that can be perfectly done on a freelance basis.
Main Responsibilities:
- Translating written documents.
- Proofreading and editing final translated versions.
- Ensuring translated content conveys original meaning.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
Where to find jobs as a translator: TranslatorsCafe, ProZ.com, Upwork.
💰 Average earnings: $45,000 per year.
15. SEO Specialist
As an SEO specialist, your main role is to optimize websites to improve their visibility and ranking on search engines like Google. They analyze website data, research keywords and implement strategies to drive more organic traffic to the site.
SEO specialist is a role that can be done 100% from home, making it suitable for moms-to-be looking for career opportunities.
Main Responsibilities:
- Analyzing and assessing website structure.
- Implementing SEO strategies.
- Researching keywords.
- Monitoring and reporting on search performance.
Where to find SEO specialist jobs: Upwork, Freelancer, Remote.co.
💰 Average earnings: $50,000 per year.
16. Data Entry Clerk
As a data entry clerk, you’re responsible for inputting various types of data into databases, spreadsheets, or other software systems used by organizations. Often, data entry roles allow for a comfortable working pace from home, making it easier to manage pregnancy-related needs while staying productive.
Main Responsibilities:
- Entering customer and account data.
- Compiling and sorting information.
- Reviewing data for deficiencies or errors.
- Maintaining records of activities and tasks.
Where to find data entry clerk jobs: FlexJobs, Remote.co, Upwork.
💰 Average earnings: $30,000 per year.
17. Web Developer
A web developer designs and builds websites, ensuring they are functional, user-friendly, and visually appealing. For this role you’ll handle everything from the site’s structure and layout to its functionality and performance, often using coding languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Numerous companies provide this role remotely, enabling you to reduce physical strain and still tackle challenging projects from the comfort of your home.
Main Responsibilities:
- Writing code in various languages.
- Debugging and troubleshooting.
- Updating and maintaining websites.
- Ensuring website functionality and responsiveness.
Where to find data entry clerk jobs: Stack Overflow, DistantJob, GitHub Jobs, Upwork.
💰 Average earnings: $70,000 per year.
Tips For Pregnant Moms Who Work From Home
While it’s great to be excited about starting or focusing on your professional journey while you’re pregnant, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Here are some tips that can help you stay focused on both yourself and your work.
- Get a lap desk: This lets you sit comfortably on the bed while you work.
- Let your partner and family do the chores: You can’t do it all and they understand that. Let them help you out with anything you may need during your working hours.
- Keep water within reach: Hydration is essential for pregnant women and it’s best to have more water bottles around during your working hours so that you don’t have to get up again and again.
- Keep a bell next to you: This is to have your partner or family members literally at your beck and call! Since you’re pregnant, you could have cravings or need to go on a snacking spree from time to time. You can always ring the “bell” and they’ll know you need something immediately.
- Keep work-related supplies handy: Pens, notebooks, pencils, laptop, phone, sticky notes, etc. Let everything you need for work be right next to you so that you don’t have to go into panic or search mode every time you need any of these things.
- Remote jobs are perfect for you: It’s best to cut down on commuting as much as possible when you’re pregnant. When you can land a no-experience remote job that pays you well, why would you want to step out of your comfort zone?
Pro tip: if you’re not into bed-office, ladder desks are an essential item for creating your remote work environment at home.
Document Your Working Mom-to-be Journey
It’s exciting when you’re entering this new and beautiful phase of life. Whether you’re expecting your first child or you’re already a mother expecting the next one, know that your life doesn’t stop here. You can focus on both your work and personal life with ease. Pick one of the amazing options, start working and put your journey down in a journal, in a video, in a series of social media posts.
You’re a woman, a mom-to-be and a successful professional. You’re the hero without a cape and this is a milestone, in more ways than one. Document your story and share it with us for a chance to be featured on our social media accounts and in our blog posts. We’ll wait for your email at [email protected].
FAQ
The likelihood of getting a job while pregnant depends on various factors, including the employer’s policies, the specific job requirements, and the individual’s qualifications.
Generally, it’s not necessary to disclose your pregnancy during a job interview unless you believe it directly impacts your ability to perform the job. Legally, employers are not allowed to discriminate based on pregnancy, so the decision to disclose is a personal one based on your comfort and the specific circumstances.
Consider jobs with flexibility, lower physical demands, and supportive environments. Roles in remote work, customer service, writing, virtual assistance, or part-time positions may be suitable, depending on your skills and preferences.
Look for remote job opportunities, freelancing gigs, or consider transitioning your current role to a remote setup if possible. Focus on jobs that offer flexibility and allow you to manage your workload comfortably during pregnancy.
